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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 5,947.88, 8,922.42 and 2,052.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 5,947.88, 8,922.42 and 2,052.27 is: 3,078.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    5,947.88 : 8,922.42 = 2,052.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    5,947.88/8,922.42 = 2,052.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    5,947.88x = 8,922.42 × 2,052.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    5,947.88x = 18,311,214.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,311,214.89/5,947.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.61

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